Well-maintained home with great curb appeal in a convenient location near Towne Center, I-10, and I-12! Updates include a ROOF replaced in 2021, exterior paint approximately two years ago, and freshly painted interior walls and baseboards in October 2026. Enjoy added peace of mind with an electronic driveway GATE for extra safety and security, along with a whole-home GENERATOR installed approximately two years ago. The spacious 462-square-foot front porch offers the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The home features wood, laminate, and ceramic tile flooring throughout with NO CARPET. You’ll find plenty of storage throughout, plus a detached storage building for additional space. . A two-car carport provides convenient covered parking. With its great curb appeal, generous storage, and convenient access to shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home is a must-see!
Tara, located between Jefferson Highway and Essen Lane, is a residential and commercial Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a leafy, established feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Jefferson Highway corridor near Drusilla Lane, where low-slung storefronts, local eateries, and service shops set a steady, everyday rhythm. Brick homes, mature oaks, and curving blocks define the interior, while busier edges carry most of the retail. Tara’s layout favors short drives to dining and errands, with quieter pockets set back from traffic. Nearby cultural staples such as Manship Theatre and Baton Rouge Gallery add an arts-minded counterpoint to the area’s practical, lived-in tone.
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Market insights
1582 Chevelle Dr · $259,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$259,900
Median sale price in this area is $279,422. (8% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
29% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Walk-in closet
Crown molding
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
Electric cooktop
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry area inside
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Ceramic tile
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Exterior lighting
Rain gutters
Shed
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Parking
2-car carport
Security
Security system
Construction
Shingle roof
Wood siding, frame, and brick construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of A1 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 4.1 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Aug 16, 2023 • Final
Optimize solutions
Install a new generator with electrical and gas connections.
Electrical
Generator
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70806
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1582 Chevelle Dr
$259,684
$216 under list price of $260K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $219K to $389K.